Temporary office space housing the Owen County Election Division has been constructed on the second floor of the Owen County Courthouse. The new addition was needed due to ongoing construction work related to the Americans with Disabilities Ac More...

The Owen County Democratic Party will hold their 31st annual Hog Roast and Benefit Auction here at the Spencer United Methodist Church’s I.G.A. Building on Sunday, October 14. The meal is free and everyone is welcome. More...

With her family’s insurance recently canceled due to her husband’s layoff in early 2011, Karen Castner of rural Spencer didn’t know what to do or where to turn when she discovered a lump on her breast. More...

(Editor’s Note: Due to limited space and the sheer volume of requests, publication of Community Calendar items can only be guaranteed one week in advance of the day of the event/meeting.) October 8 More...

The Owen County State Bank’s Choice Travel group recently returned from a fabulous and aweinspiring trip to Cape Cod. Our group of 42 enjoyed a panorama of scenic New England beauty in the colorful landscapes journeying this time of year. More...

The Owen Valley Patriot tennis season officially came to an end Wednesday evening as sophomore and number one singles player, Kendal Norman, fell in the individual sectional final, 1-6, 3-6 to Terre Haute North’s Tate Egan. More...

Barbara “Bobbi” Jean Herrington, 77, of Spencer, passed away at her residence on Friday, October 5, 2012. She was born on January 18, 1935 in Clay County to John and Ruby (Funkhouser) Bayer. She worked at RCA for 25 years. Mrs. More...

Poll

According to Rasmussen Reports, polarization among today’s voters is apparent when they are asked whether the U.S. Constitution should be changed or left alone, with support for the Constitution as is at its lowest level in a decade. How do you feel?